Overview
Apache Spark 4.0.1 on Ubuntu 24.04 with Maintenance Support by kCloudHubs. It is a repackaged open-source solution available through the AWS Marketplace. While Spark itself is open source, enterprise support is available for teams that want expert help running production workloads on AWS.
What Apache Spark Is All About
Apache Spark is a fast, powerful analytics engine built for large-scale data processing. Created at UC Berkeley, Spark is known for its in-memory computing model, which allows it to run jobs much faster than traditional disk-based tools like Hadoop MapReduce. It's widely used for everything from ETL pipelines to real-time streaming and machine learning.
Flexible Deployment Options on AWS
On AWS Marketplace, Spark offers multiple deployment options based on how much control you want. You can run it as a ready-to-use Ubuntu 24.04 AMI with support from kCloudHubs, deploy it in containers using the Bitnami Secure Images Helm chart on Kubernetes, or go fully managed with the Databricks.
Shared Capabilities Across All Options
No matter which option you choose, you get the core Apache Spark engine with support for Java, Scala, Python, R, and SQL. All options handle batch processing, structured streaming, machine learning with MLlib, and Spark SQL. They also integrate seamlessly with AWS services, such as Amazon S3, for scalable storage.
Main Differences to Know
The Ubuntu 24.04 AMI is ideal if you want complete control over the operating system, networking, and security, and is great for custom setups or hybrid environments. The Bitnami Helm chart is designed for Kubernetes users who want quick, secure, and repeatable Spark deployments with easy upgrades. Databricks handles the entire infrastructure, offering auto-scaling clusters, built-in security, governance tools, and collaborative notebooks.
Why Teams Choose These Options
The kCloudHubs AMI is best for teams that want direct OS access with optional enterprise support. Bitnami Helm chart is a strong fit for cloud-native teams focused on containers and DevOps automation. Databricks is the go-to choice for organisations that want the most managed experience with minimal operational overhead.
Highlights
- Runs workloads much faster than disk-based engines like Hadoop MapReduce
- Supports Python, Scala, Java, R, and SQL APIs
- Handles batch jobs, streaming data, machine learning, and graph processing in one platform
- Optimised for AWS Cloud and seamless AWS Marketplace deployment
Highlights
- Executes tasks significantly faster than disk-based engines like Hadoop MapReduce.
- APIs available in Python, Scala, Java, R, and SQL.
- Handles batch, streaming, machine learning, and graph processing in one platform.
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m4.large Recommended | $0.05 |
t3.micro | $0.05 |
t2.micro | $0.001 |
t2.2xlarge | $0.05 |
t2.medium | $0.05 |
t3.medium | $0.05 |
t3.nano | $0.05 |
t3.large | $0.05 |
r4.large | $0.05 |
r3.large | $0.05 |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Packaged with latest updates as of Jan/2026.
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Usage instructions
Connect your instance via SSH, the username is ubuntu. More info on SSH: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AccessingInstancesLinux.html - Use the following command to start the Spark Master container: #sudo su #sudo docker restart $(docker ps -q) #http://localhost:8080
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